The Reenactor's Corner

The Reenactor's Corner

Chris Schreiber

Episodes 100
Avg. Duration 51m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.8 (34)
Since Feb 2022
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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Episodic
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88%
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thereenactorscorner.libsyn.com

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About This Podcast

A bi-weekly podcast on WWII reenactment, featuring Chris Schreiber, Ben Longfellow, and guests. We discuss every aspect of our unique hobby of living history.

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Recent Episodes

Using Original Photos as a Resource - Ep.151

Mar 29, 2026 35m

Ever since the American Civil War photography has played an important role in recording the realities of war. Whether posed propaganda photographs, combat reportage or candid shots of life behind the…

Keeping Costs Down - Ep.150

Mar 14, 2026 32m

Current events in the Middle East are already having a knock on effect for many at home as fuel costs rise - potentially impacting members of the hobby who are already operating on a tight budget. In…

Feldpost Feedback on the Last Episode - Ep.150

Mar 02, 2026 36m

Our last episode, which focused on the topic of finding an appropriate role within the hobby as we grow older, certainly generated alot of feedback from our listeners. In this episode guest host Rudi…

Acting Your Age ? - Ep.149

Feb 14, 2026 56m

During World War Two the average age of soldiers serving in the German Army was around 25 years old. Reenactors, however, come in all ages from those who are still in their teens to some who are…

Hurray for Hollywood - Ep.148

Jan 31, 2026 51m

World War Two has long been the backdrop for many Hollywood films - meaning that reenactors can sometimes offer their servives to film makers and be employed as extras. In this episode Chris recounts…

Fort Indiantown Gap - Ep.147

Jan 16, 2026 50m

This January marks eight years since the last Fort Indiantown Gap.... For many reenactors who attended over the years it's been hard to find another event that compares - whilst for some of those who…

2025 Review - Ep.146

Jan 01, 2026 48m

Join Chris and podcast regulars Rudi Lange and Ludwig Topf as they look back at WW2 German reenacting in 2025 and share their predictions for what the New Year has in store for the world of living…

WW2 German Identity Disc Deep Dive - Ep.145

Dec 20, 2025 46m

It is estimated that over 18 milion identity discs (Erkennungsmarken) were stamped and issued by the German Armed Forces in World War Two. It's unique design, with a perforated centre and identitical…

Higher Import Costs for US Reenactors - Ep.144

Dec 05, 2025 42m

The ability to source both original and reproduction items from overseas is an important part of the hobby for many reenactors - however recent changes in the United States mean that buying from…

Picturing the Past - Ep.143

Nov 14, 2025 45m

For many reenactors using a vintage camera loaded with film is the best way to capture images at an event - they provide a more authentic and tangible record than their digital counterpart and having…

Horrors of Reenacting 2025 - Ep.142

Oct 30, 2025 45m

Ever since our first Halloween Special way back in 2019 every year we've brought you a selection of our listeners spookiest stories . From late night encounters with spectoral sentries or enemy…

Ludwig Switches Sides for the Weekend - Ep.141

Oct 10, 2025 50m

In this episode UK based reenactor and long time friend of the show Ludwig Topf tells Chris about the events that he has attended this summer - including one organised by the "We Have Ways" WW2…

Why is Fall the Best Season to Reenact ? - Ep.140

Sep 26, 2025 41m

As temperatures drop and the days get shorter across North America and Europe here is another chance to hear an epsiode originally recorded back in October 2022 when Chris and Ben Tracey discussed…

Too Soon to Reenact the Vietnam War ?...........Ep.139

Sep 11, 2025 38m

At the age of just 31 Gunter Rapp already has 20 year of reenacting under his belt. Starting out with Colonial Period living history at 11 years of age he then moved onto American Civil War and was…

Make It Yourself Projects - Ep.138

Aug 29, 2025 49m

Ever find that some original tems are impossible to locate or way out of your budget but buyer demand is so small that reproduction vendors simply don't stock..... ? In this episode Chris is joined…

Assault and Close Combat Awards - Ep.137

Aug 15, 2025 46m

The wearing of Medals and Awards is often a hot button topic amongst reenactors. In this, the latest in his series of deep dives, Rudi Lange looks at Assault and Close Combat Awards and tackles the…

Creating Constructive Relationships with Allied Units - Ep.135

Aug 01, 2025 46m

In this episode Chris is joined by Adam Bednar from 5.Kp GD and Casey Sill from Fox Company, 101 Airborne to talk about a new late war event taking place in Iowa in October and how creating…

Reflections on Reenacting - Ep.134

Jul 18, 2025 50m

Christopher Smead from Missouri, is now in his 42nd year of reenacting and first attended Weldon Springs way back in 1983. Thanks to a reenacting career that has spanned British , Russian, German and…

New Prohibited Symbols Law in Australia - Ep.133

Jun 27, 2025 46m

In 2024 Australia introduced a new Prohibited Symbols Act which includes a ban on the public display, sale and trade of original or reproduction items which carry the Hakenkreuz or SS runes. There…

France 1940 Event - Ep.132

Jun 13, 2025 37m

Last year we previewed a new event planned for 2025 that focused on France in Summer 1940. In this episode Chris catches up with Dylan Williams to hear how the event went and whether it is set to…

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